Anti-Cardiolipin (aCL) Assays

Overview

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Anti-Cardiolipin (aCL) Testing

The aCL assay serves to assist in the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome. This diagnosis has important implications for the treatment and prediction of recurrent thrombosis and recurrent miscarriage.

The Bio-Rad Anti-Cardiolipin Test Kits are enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for the detection and semi-quantitative determination of aCL IgG, IgM, or IgA antibodies in human serum or plasma. The results are reported in GPL, MPL, and APL units that are directly traceable to an internationally recognized reference preparation. The Bio-Rad Anti-Cardiolipin Test Kits are intended to be used by clinical (hospital and reference) laboratories.

Anti-Cardiolipin (aCL) Assays are intended for the semi-quantitative determination of aCL antibodies in human serum or plasma. Anti-cardiolipin antibodies are frequently found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Elevated levels of aCL antibodies have been significantly associated with the presence of both venous and arterial thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

All Bio-Rad Anti-Cardiolipin (aCL) Assays feature common protocols and common reagents. Reagents and reagent bottle caps are color-coded for ease of use. Test operation is further streamlined with breakaway wells, easy automation, a linear calibration curve and flexible single-point and multi-point calibration options. Quality controls are built in, with undiluted test controls and calibrators.

Assay Characteristics

Sample dilution: 1:50

Incubation time: 30/30/30 minutes

Incubation temperature: room temperature (18–26°C)

Conjugate: HRP

Substrate: TMB

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